Cost of Living in Follansbee, WV

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
44%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Follansbee West Virginia National
Cost of living8685100
Groceries10097100
Health care9994100
Housing5662100
Transportation9795100
Utilities9994100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9794100
Household Items9895100
Education & Childcare10091100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Follansbee is 1% higher than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Follansbee is 14% lower than the national average
  • Follansbee housing is 44% lower than the national average
  • West Virginia general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • West Virginia state income tax is 16% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$77,803$6,484$1,815$2,334
      Renters$59,804$4,984$1,395$1,794

      West Virginia Sales Tax

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      West Virginia 6% 7%

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      West Virginia 3% 6.5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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